By using oral history as the primary research method, the aim of this thesis is to document and analyse the experiences of women woollen textile workers in the mid-twentieth century. The thesis contains a critique of oral history as a research method in general and the feminist practice of oral history in particular. In order to locate the women in the study in a particular place, there is description of the development and eventual collapse of the woollen textile industry in the Huddersfield area of West Yorkshire. Tape recorded interviews were carried out with 17 women. The key findings from their experiences fall into two main areas. The first relates to the experiences the women describe about the daily routine within the woollen mill, especially for new recruits and the tasks they had which were unconnected with their job. The second relates to the descriptions of the actions the women took during the collapse of the industry. This thesis contributes to the wider body of work on working class women and offers original insights into the experiences of women who worked in an industry which has all but disappeared.

Purpose: The study explores the integration of blockchain technology with Digital Product Passports (DPP) to facilitate information transparency to address industry-wide concerns. Methodology: This research employed a qualitative exploratory design, utilizing detailed semi-structured interviews with individuals involved in the relative field. The research synthesized insights from industry reports, academic discourse, and empirical data to offer a holistic perspective on the subject matter. Findings: The study reveals a pressing need for standardized and transparent mechanisms for sharing information within the industry's supply chains. As an initial stage, adopting a Digital Product Passport contains many challenges. The research identifies three key categories of challenges (i.e. Technological, Organizational, and Regulatory challenges) and tries to investigate the role of blockchain technology in the supply chain to solve them. Implications: The integration of DPPs and blockchain holds the potential to revolutionize supply chain collaboration, enhance consumer trust, and facilitate the transition to a circular economy. The study underscores the importance of stakeholder collaboration, education, and the establishment of industry-wide standards to unlock the full transformative potential of these technologies. Value: This research contributes to the growing discourse on circular supply chains by explaining the role of DPPs and blockchain technology in promoting transparency, and traceability. The study offers a comprehensive framework for understanding the data requirements of digital product passports, bridging the gap in the existing literature. The findings serve as a foundation for informed decision-making by industry practitioners, policymakers, and researchers.

The textile industry’s linear model of production and reliance upon nonrenewable resources to manufacture synthetic fibers, dyes, and finishing agents make it one of the most polluting industries globally, responsible for 1.2 billion tons of CO₂ emissions per year, 20% of wastewater, and 35% of marine microplastic pollution. Similarly, medical textiles fabricated as wound dressing or replacement grafts utilize petroleum-derived polymers processed with harsh solvents, not only limiting their biocompatibility and scalability, but also creating environmental concern at industrial volumes. To mitigate these negative environmental and health impacts, new biofabrication strategies are required to design functional biomaterials that not only meet performance criteria for medical or non-medical application, but also support a sustainable circular economy. Inspired by the complex bottom-up assembly and regenerative potential of nature, the objective of this thesis is to harness biofabrication and in particular, microbial biosynthesis of nanofibril cellulose for the development of non-medical and medical textiles. Specifically, this thesis aims to improve our understanding of the microbial cellulose fabrication process and establish a controlled microbial cellulose modular engineering platform. By controlling biosynthesis and applying sustainability considerations to polymer processing strategies, we can regulate bacterial response and control resultant material properties for the engineered nanocellulose, targeting performance goals relevant for the textile industry. For medical applications, a controlled purification strategy will be explored for the development of a functional and biocompatible matrix. To this end, both biofabrication and post-processing strategies were assessed for the synthesis of microbial cellulose biotextiles that meet low toxicity and environmental impact criteria. The biofabrication of microbial cellulose with Gluconacetobacter xylinus was first evaluated by determining the effects of carbon source and concentration on bacterial response and emergent biomaterial properties. While glucose, fructose, sucrose, mannitol, and xylitol all supported microbial growth, differences observed in cellulose production rate, and mechanical properties revealed unique opportunities to regulate material properties through biosynthesis. Post-synthesis processing offers another level of control in achieving desired material properties. Both green chemistry and bioinspired processes were developed using plant-derived lecithin, green plasticizers (sorbitol and glycerol), and tannin-iron complexation to control elastic and viscoelastic properties of the microbial cellulose. It was demonstrated that these methods altered chemical crosslinking and stabilized mechanical properties, in which lecithin and tannin-iron complex imbued biomaterials with flame retardant and anti-bacterial properties, respectively. Life cycle analyses were performed to ensure transparency in considerations of climate and health impact of carbon source for biofabrication, crosslinkers and plasticizers for scaled up functionality. After developing and optimizing the purification protocol, the biocompatibility of microbial cellulose scaffolds was evaluated through in vitro culture with human monocyte-like cells (THP-1) and also with human ligament fibroblasts. It was observed that microbial cellulose did not stimulate a pro-inflammatory response from naïve macrophages, and the matrix supported fibroblast viability and growth over two weeks of culture. In comparison to biocompatible synthetic PLGA:PCL unaligned microfiber scaffolds, microbial cellulose stimulated comparable macrophage cytokine secretion, albeit the matrix maintained lower cell attachment. Collectively, this thesis has elucidated critical synthesis and biofabrication criteria that dictate the performance properties of microbial cellulose for: 1) regenerative, multi-functional biotextiles; and 2) biocompatible scaffold supporting in-vitro eukaryotic cell viability and basal-inflammatory response. These approaches are innovative as this work represents the first attempt to systematically understand how to leverage biofabrication to engineer multifunctional microbial cellulose with tailorable nano-, micro-, and macro- scale properties. Beyond biotextile development, this material platform and optimized green processing strategies demonstrate the potential of engineering regenerative materials for a circular material economy across various industries.

AbstractPurposeThe primary and initial aim of the research paper is to highlight the automation anddigitalization in the supply chain management of textile industry. The context comparedtraditional and digitalized supply chain in the textile industry for digitalization.Research (Methodology/Design)The researcher adopted a qualitative approach to conduct the research on the providedtopic of supply chain management. The findings and results of the research are providedbased on the structured interviews conducted by the researchers. The evidence-basedresults will be used for porbing out the basic problems and future recommendations.FindingsThe finding of the research stated that a variety of challenges was being faced by thetextile industry in achieving the supply chain goals and objectives utilizing traditionalmethods of processing. Based on the reviews presented by interview participants, thetraditional model implemented in the textile industry was not strong enough and theindustry faces issues and challenges. The modern models, techniques, and methods arepresented in order to tackle the issues being faced by the textile industry. The researchpaper argues that the implementation of modern and innovative textile technology shouldbe ensured to speed up the SCM mechanism.Value/worthThe study reflected and presented useful and deep insight regarding the comparison oftraditional and modern supply chain management. The digitalization that occurred in thetextile industry is also highlighted in the research paper. The research also proposed amodern model and technique of supply chain that can be implemented in the textile supplychain in order to enhance the overall supply chain process.Keywords – Textile industry, Supply Chain, Digitalization, Mobility, Inbound Logistics,Outbound Logistics

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Effluent samples for a treated textile waste water and treated domestic sewage waste water and water and sediment samples for an 8.2 km region of Ash Camp Creek near Keysville, Virginia, were collected in June, 1977. Effluent and stream water samples were analyzed for various water quality parameters and for suspended, dissolved, and total zinc. Sediment samples were analyzed for zinc and percent loss on ignition. The treated textile waste water was the major source of zinc to the stream. The effluent and stream water samples exhibited a marked partitioning of zinc among the dissolved and suspended fractions of the water column. The ratios of mean dissolved to mean suspended zinc ranged from about 0.76 to about 1.40. The ratios of mean dissolved to total zinc and mean suspended to total zinc ranged from about 0.42 to 0.62 and from about 0.38 to 0.57, respectively. Anomalously high zinc concentrations were found in the sediments 0.80 m downstream from the point of discharge of the treated textile wastewater and appeared to be caused by sedimentation of suspended zinc induced by a reduction in stream velocity. The domestic discharge together with flow from a small unnamed tributary had a moderating effect on the water quality of the stream functioning to dilute stream pollutant load. Sulfide precipitation appeared to be an important mechanism by which zinc was concentrated in the sediments 40 m below the domestic sewage discharge. Zinc concentrations declined further downstream likely as a result of such factors as dilution, sedimentation, and sorption by inorganic sediment particles. / Master of Science

Textilindustrin utgör en betydande resursförbrukning och genererar omfattande mängder avfall genom hela värdekedjan. Denna studie har genomfört litteratursökning och en enkätundersökning, för att analysera textilindustrins avfallshantering och de utmaningar som uppstår med EU-kommissionens förslag om ökat producentansvar och avfallskrav. Resultaten belyser textilföretagens utmaningar, inklusive administrativa och ekonomiska belastningar, infrastrukturproblem, materialåtervinningens komplexitet samt osäkerhet kring producentansvar. Studien har identifierat de övergripande strategier som svenska textilföretag använder för att hantera avfall, såsom materialbesparande tekniker, återanvändning av förpackningar och samarbete med leverantörer. Trots dessa insatser kvarstår tekniska och ekonomiska hinder. Studien föreslår förbättringar genom investeringar i infrastruktur, utveckling av innovativa tekniker såsom, samt ekonomiska incitament för att stödja hållbara processer. / The textile industry is a significant consumer of resources and generates substantial amounts of waste throughout the entire value chain. This study conducted a comprehensive literature review and survey to analyze the waste management practices in the textile industry and the challenges posed by the EU Commission's proposals for increased producer responsibility and waste regulations. The results highlight the challenges faced by textile companies, including administrative and economic burdens, infrastructure issues, the complexity of material recycling, and uncertainty regarding producer responsibility. The study identifies the strategies used by Swedish textile companies to manage waste, such as material-saving techniques, reuse of packaging, and collaboration with suppliers and manufacturers. Despite these efforts, technical and economic barriers remain. The study suggests improvements through investments in infrastructure, the development of innovative technologies, and economic incentives to support sustainable processes.

No / The industrial heritage for the City of Bradford Metropolitan District is of international significance, with the city formerly being the centre of the world’s worsted trade during the nineteenth century. The intensification of textile production during the industrial revolution resulted in exponential growth of all aspects of the city, the legacy seen in the townscape heritage of the city today. The structures from this period have played a key role in defining the city’s identity. Since the decline of the textile industry the fabric of many of these buildings from the city’s golden age are under threat and at high risk of loss due to weathering, vandalism and fire. Given the varied nature and condition of these structures, a rapid approach has been applied that complements initiatives in train with Bradford Council to regenerate the ‘Top of Town’; that are reflective of Historic England’s ‘Engines of Prosperity’ report into the regeneration of Industrial Heritage; and with the Management of Saltaire World Heritage site. This chapter focuses on the digital documentation of a conservation area which is highly vulnerable, producing a dataset to aid conservation, management, interpretation and promotion of Bradford’s rich heritage.

This study addresses the imperative challenge encountered by Scapa, a Swedish textile company transitioning into sustainable fashion, regarding the differentiation of sustainable fashion from fast fashion. By synthesizing data analysis, literature discussion, and theoretical underpinnings, the study develops a comprehensive strategy tailored to Scapa's needs while benefiting consumers and the sustainable fashion industry. The research questions investigate the factors contributing to differentiation and propose effective communication strategies to facilitate consumer understanding. Recommendations encompass enhancing digital presence, transparent communication, educational initiatives, and collaborative partnerships. Focused on Swedish consumers, particularly Generation Z, the study provides targeted insights into future consumption patterns and sustainability efforts. While constrained by its focus on a specific demographic and nationality, the study offers valuable contributions to promoting environmental sustainability in the textile ecosystem.